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Portland residents near ICE building allege ‘unconstitutional poisoning’ by federal officers The management of Gray's Landing across from Portland's ICE facility want a judge to bar federal officers' use of tear gas, smoke grenades and chemical munitions, except if facing an imminent threat.

Portland residents near ICE building allege ‘unconstitutional poisoning’ by federal officers

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ICE officers reveal arrest quotas, facial recognition use in Oregon dragnet A federal ICE supervisor also testified he created and signed arrest warrants after-the-fact for people already arrested without warrants.

ICE officers reveal arrest quotas, facial recognition use in Oregon dragnet

A supervisor also testified that he has created and signed arrest warrants for individuals shortly after they were arrested without warrants on multiple occasions.

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Oregon teen accused of mall mass shooting plot can use polygraph results in defense Judge rules test showing Beau M. Carr had no intention to carry out alleged plot at Washington's Three Rivers Valley Mall is admissible.

Oregon teen accused of mall mass shooting plot can use polygraph results in defense

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From NBA champion to Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey Splitter's “stoic ... beach bum” vibes have served him well as he’s guided the Blazers through a period of unique drama, during which he’s provided stability and leadership at a time of turmoil.

Splitter had been awake until roughly 2 a.m. watching film of the Blazers’ next opponent without a clue about what would come next. Several hours later, he was sitting in Cronin’s office, accepting a chance to become interim head coach.

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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland first responders found them homes “I’m so grateful,” Tony James said with pet pig Roscoe beside him. “They made things happen so quickly.”

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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes

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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased Victim opposes expungement of criminal mischief conviction

Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased

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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order "The danger presented by the lack of rescue helicopter coverage justifies” the granting of a temporary order “on an expedited basis,” the judge wrote.

Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order

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Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge Portland resident John Paul Cupp also compared himself to Osama bin Laden, the FBI says.

Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge

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4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules ​​ U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane's ruling applies only to the subpoenas that were before him.

4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules ​​

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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

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High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.

The teenager is heard on a video telling an officer that he is a citizen & the officer replies, “Get out of the car” and “I don’t care.”

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Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter Fishermen's group seeks emergency intervention before mid-December crab fishing season begins

Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter

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Airport police told attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest but jury acquitted him The criminal defense lawyer was retried in Multnomah County after his first trial ended in a hung jury.

Port of Portland police told intoxicated criminal defense attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest at PDX but jury acquitted him

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Ah, darn it. So close.

DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!

Deni ties the game up!!

Keep going Blazers!!

Appeals court temporarily allows continued federal control of Oregon National Guard The Oregon Guard federalization can continue until further order of the appeals court, the chief judge wrote in an order.

Appeals court temporarily allows continued federal control of Oregon National Guard

The appeals court order came amid conflicting announcements earlier in the day between Gov. Tina Kotek and the military on federal control of the troops.

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This comes just 2 days before OR US District Judge Karin J. Immergut’s ruling ending their federalization was set to go into effect, and while feds motion to 9th Circuit to put hold on Immergut’s ruling is pending.

Governor Tina Kotek announced today she received a verbal demobilization order from the U.S. Northern Command for the 200 Oregon National Guard members.

Former Alaska pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines over Oregon avoids federal prison Joseph D. Emerson, 46, gets time served for interfering with a flight crew.

Former Alaska pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines over Oregon avoids federal prison

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BREAKING: Despite his “shockingly bad decisions,” a federal judge Monday spared any prison time for former Alaska Airline pilot Joseph D. Emerson, saying the swift loss of his career and certifications was sufficient punishment.

Judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight The prosecutor seeks year in prison. Joseph D. Emerson’s lawyer says fired pilot has been “adequately punished.”

Federal judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight

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Live humpback beached on Oregon coast prompts volunteer response; police urge people to stay back A live humpback whale reportedly stranded on the beach near Yachats on Saturday, drawing people who drove for hours from across Oregon to help.

Live humpback beached on Oregon coast prompts volunteer response; police urge people to stay back

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‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet For Jackie Merlos, reuniting with her four young children has been bittersweet because her husband is now thousands of miles away in Honduras.

‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet

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Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon Oregon asks 9th Circuit to have expanded panel hear National Guard appeal.

Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon

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ICE’s random license plate checks in Oregon lead to unlawful detention, judge says State police asked to restrict DMV data sharing

ICE's random license plate checks in Oregon lead to unlawful detention, judge says

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Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut also tore apart the testimony of a regional ICE official.

Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility

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‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut's decision followed five days after she issued a brief, preliminary injunction.

‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon

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Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged Suspects rented Airbnbs as they struck homes in Oregon and Washington, stealing at least $60,000 in property, federal court records allege.

Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged

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